With a sigh Jan-di folded another shirt from the laundry basket that was propped up against the bed. She had been working on folding the same basket of laundry for about four hours now. The apartment felt empty and cold with her there by herself. Jun-pyo had been transferred to a hospital close to home where he was still under observation regarding his memory. It's been three days since then and Jan-di was altogether thankful and anxious to be back home again. Nothing anyone did seemed to help Jun-pyo remember her despite their best efforts. Even his mother made an attempt to jog his memory. Nothing seemed to get through though.
The situation as a whole was stressful and a part of her wondered if she was capable of making him fall in love with her again. She wasn't trying to the first time. It just happened and she wasn't the same person that captured his interest back then. The events of her life had changed her, and now this would change them both. The main question is, is the singer, model, student version of her and the acting CEO of his fathers company version of him still compatible? It was a question they were all trying to find an answer to..
Jun-pyo wasn't interested in their relationship at first, not until Woo-bin brought in his replacement phone. The company was able to restore his phone entirely, when he saw the wallpaper of them sleeping on the couch in Chu Ga-eul's living room he seemed more open about the topic of their relationship. It was as if the photo itself confirmed that their relationship was something he had wanted, being told you want something and realizing you did are entirely different things. After that he asked her to come by more, though he still didn't remember her he wanted to know what their life together was like, he wanted to try and remember anything he could.
"Are you always this sloth like?" Jumping slightly and dropping the shirt in her hands Jan-di turned and looked to the doorway where Jun-pyo currently stood. With arms crossed he leaned against the frame and starred back at her waiting for a response. "Gu Jun-pyo!" She bit out in a high pitched squeal, "What are you doing here? Why aren't you in the hospital still?" Stepping into the room Jun-pyo examined things, curious as to why he lived in such a simply set up apartment. "I was discharged."
"Discharged?" Jan-di mumbled in disbelief. He nodded, turning to face her. "Then what are you doing here?" She asked dumbfounded by his presence. Not that a small part of her wasn't thrilled to see him, but at the same time she figured he would go to his parents house after leaving the hospital. "I live here don't I?"
"Uh-yes, you do." She didn't know what to say. She hadn't expected this and she really just wanted to know who thought he was well enough to be discharged, let alone send him on his way by himself. Someone should have at least left with him to make sure he got around okay. "You live here to." It was more of a statement than a question. Suddenly nervous Jan-di fidgeted with her hands as she bit her lower lip, mind racing for the proper answer.
Wrestling over what to say she let silence settle between them. It's not that she didn't want to be with him. She just wanted him to choose to stay with her because he loved her himself, not because he's been told that he does. "You're kinda cute when you do that," he said taking a step towards her. Stepping back Jan-di tripped over the laundry basket and fell onto the bed. Sporting a deep blush she got back up and straightened herself up. It was unlike her to be so clumsy in his presence. "Are you usually like this around me?" He asked, looking her up and down.
"No, not usually."
"Then, do I not compliment you much?" He asked taking another step forward.
"You do, sometimes too much" she said stepping to the side so there was more distance between them.
"Then, what is the matter?"
"You don't know me." She blurted out quickly covering her mouth with her hands wishing she could reel the words back in and swallow them.
"So are we not a couple anymore?" He asked taking two steps towards her this time. Backing into the wall Jan-di held her breath for a moment. "It's not that-" she began inching over so she could step around him. "But if you don't remember me, then how can you know if you want to be a couple?" Grabbing hold of her wrist Jun-pyo pulled her down onto the bed, before she could react he rolled over so that he was laying on top of her. Her hands pinned down by his weight.
"You should be careful! You had major surgery you know, what if you hurt yourself just now and ended up back in the hospital? What then?" She scolded her brows furrowed together and her lips pursed together in a pout. It was silly of him to feel a need to pin her down, it wasn't like she'd struggle and risk hurting him by accident. Smirking down at her Jun-pyo leaned down resting his cheek against hers. Freezing altogether Jan-di took in a deep breath, his warm breath tickling her ear.
"Why are you packing?" He whispered hardly loud enough for her to hear.
"I figured you were going to live with your parents." She replied, focusing on the patterns in the ceiling to try and distract herself, her heart beating wildly. Shifting Jun-pyo propped himself up on his elbows so that he could see her face. She dared not look at him and continued to stare up at the ceiling, but she could feel his eyes on her.
"So, why are YOU packing?" He asked again, watching her expression closely.
"Do you expect me to stay here?"
"Yes." Shocked by his answer she looked at him her breath catching the moment their eyes met.
"Why, so I can think of you everywhere I look?" She said quietly, closing her eyes in an attempt to suppress the tears that were forming.
"I could stay here too." Shaking her head Jan-di motioned for him to let her up. Thankful that he didn't argue she moved to the edge of the bed, head hanging down. "Its not the right thing to do."
"Why is it suddenly an issue, it wasn't before."
"No." She hummed looking over at him. "It's different now though. You may never remember me, just because you chose me before doesn't mean you still would. We need to get to know each other again, that requires some amount of space." He nodded in understanding, thinking for a moment.
"Then, at least stay." She went to object but he silenced her. "I don't want to have to find another apartment when I move back in with you, so please stay." Snorting at his reasoning she rolled her eyes. "You sound so confident you will move back." Scooting closer to her Jun-pyo lifted her chin up so that she was looking at him. "Just because I don't know who you are doesn't mean I don't know who I am." He chuckled softly, brushing his fingers across her cheek gently. "Only someone who loves me very much would be willing to give me the same freedom you are. Knowing myself, I can't imagine being worthy of that kind of love. Yet, here you are. Remember you or not, you're not the kind of person I can just walk away from."
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It might be a bit before I update again. I'm hoping to have the next couple chapters done sometime next week. Right now, I have to binge watch game of thrones for the new season releasing this Sunday.
